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Keep Parts in Stock for More Sales

Keep Parts in Stock for More Sales

Keep Parts in Stock for More Sales Keeping popular head gasket sets, head bolt sets, piston rings, bearings and valves in stock is a proven way to make more sales. Contact your supplier and ask him what discounts you can get for placing a large stock order. Ask them...

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WHAT’S THE LATEST BUZZ ON YOUR RADIO?

WHAT’S THE LATEST BUZZ ON YOUR RADIO?

What’s the Latest Buzz on Your Radio? Are your customers complaining about having a buzz or static on their radio? Today’s cars are electrical computers on wheels and no one seems to pay close attention to ground wires. I recently had a customer complain about noise...

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Keep Parts in Stock for More Sales

RV Engine Opportunities

RV Engine Opportunities Machine shops are not building as many “daily driver” complete engines these days; a lot of that business has gone to the PER and the junkyard. There are still a ton of engine builds, but they are mostly generated from two broad categories;...

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Avoiding The Skinned Knuckle Syndrome

Avoiding The Skinned Knuckle Syndrome

Avoiding The Skinned Knuckle Syndrome Header bolts and other bolts in tight locations can be troublesome to remove and install, especially in custom fabrications where there is limited accessibility. A solution is to use internal wrenching bolts (Allen bolts). To use...

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Jeep 3.8L Oil Pressure Problem

Jeep 3.8L Oil Pressure Problem

Jeep 3.8L Oil Pressure Problem Many late model 3.8L Jeep engines are losing oil pressure at the oil pump due to failure of the bypass valve. This results in destruction of not only the crank- shaft, but the connecting rods. To fix the problem, you need to find the...

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